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This is a brief guide to assist you in finding materials for the research paper you'll need to write for AAF/HIS356. If you need further assistance with your Library research, please let me know!

Citing Materials in History

Below are some resources to help you with writing and citing. You may also want to try RefWorks, a web-based citation management tool provided by the Library, or Zotero, a Firefox plug-in you download to your own computer.

A pocket guide to writing in history - Rampolla, Mary Lynn
Call Number: URI Reserves D13 R295 2007
ISBN/ISSN: 031244673X
Rampolla's guide includes information on typical assignments in history courses, evaluating sources, taking good notes, citation formats, and avoiding plagiarism.
Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Ed.
Call Number: URI Reference Z253 U69 2003
ISBN/ISSN: 0226104036
A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers - Turabian, Kate L
Call Number: URI Reference LB2369 T8 2007
ISBN/ISSN: 0226823369